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Sojourner Place is a transitional housing program located in Seattle, Washington, for single or pregnant women.
Since 1987 Sojourner Place has provided a home and critical support for women seeking to break the cycle of violence, abuse, and financial crises to make lasting change.
Single or pregnant women live at Sojourner Place for up to one year.
During that time they are surrounded with as much support as possible to help them achieve their goals, make new friends and lifelong changes. Keep reading to learn more about the Sojourner Place community and how you can get involved.
This year's One Night Count in Seattle found 1,946 people trying to survive without shelter. This is a 6% decrease in the unsheltered count when comparing similar areas counted in October 2004. On any given night in Seattle and surrounding areas, it is estimated over 600 women are without shelter. Watch the January 2006 One Night Count in Seattle on You tube.
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Sojourner Place provides transitional housing for single and pregant women for up to one year. Located in Seattle's University District, Sojourner Place is home to 13 women. Program fees total $365 for each of the nine single rooms; the two double-occupancy rooms are $290 per resident. Program fees include utilities, food and phone.
Residents attend Tuesday and Thursday evening community dinner and life-building program, as well as meet with their case manager on a scheduled basis. Come join the Sojourner Place community.